constringe Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Constringe?
Instead of constringe you can say capsule, capsulize or collapse depending on the context. Its opposites include decompress and expand.
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Constringe as a Verb
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut
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Constringe in a Sentence
cold constringes the pores
a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut
Word Forms & Grammar
con·stringed
con·string·ing
con·strin·gent adjective
constringe
constringed
constringent
constringes
constringing
constringe (third-person singular simple present constringes, present participle constringing, simple past and past participle constringed)
Origin of Constringe
Origin 1: Latin constringere
Origin 2: From Latin cōnstringere. See constrain.
First Known Use
1604
Constringe: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kən-ˈstrinj/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together |
| Synonyms | capsule, capsulize and collapse |
| Antonyms | decompress, expand and open |
| Verb forms | constringes, constringing, constringed |
| First known use | 1604 |
How to Pronounce Constringe
Constringe is pronounced /kən-ˈstrinj/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (strinj).
Questions People Ask About Constringe
What part of speech is constringe?
Constringe is a verb.
What is the opposite of constringe?
Words opposite in meaning to constringe are decompress, expand, open and outspread.
What is the past tense of constringe?
The past tense of constringe is constringed. The present participle is constringing.